Adam Lancaster
About Adam Lancaster
Adam Lancaster serves as the Environment Manager at Canfor Pulp, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in environmental management and biology, holding a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Northern British Columbia and extensive training in hazardous materials and process hazard analysis.
Work at Canfor
Adam Lancaster has held multiple roles at Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership since 2007. He started as an Environmental Co-op at Northwood Pulp, where he worked for 11 months. He then served as an Environmental/Laboratory Specialist from 2008 to 2010, contributing to projects in Prince George and Intercon Pulp. Following this, he was promoted to Environmental Supervisor, a position he held from 2012 to 2016, overseeing operations at Prince George, Intercon, and Specialty Paper Mills. Since 2016, he has been the Environment Manager at Canfor Pulp, focusing on environmental management practices in Prince George, British Columbia.
Education and Expertise
Adam Lancaster earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology from the University of Northern British Columbia, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. He has further developed his expertise through various training programs, including Hazardous Materials Emergency Response (HAZMAT) training at the Justice Institute of British Columbia, where he completed Awareness, Operations, and Technician levels. Additionally, he has received training in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA, HAZOP) through ClearSky Risk Management and completed Incident Command System (ICS) training up to level 300.
Background
Adam Lancaster began his career in environmental management with Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership, where he gained valuable experience in various environmental roles. His early work included a co-op position, which laid the foundation for his subsequent roles as an Environmental/Laboratory Specialist and Environmental Supervisor. His volunteer experience includes serving as an Environmental Services Volunteer for the 2015 Canada Winter Games, where he represented the CN & Kin Centres and the Outdoor Ice Oval Venue.
Certifications and Training
Adam Lancaster has obtained several certifications that enhance his qualifications in environmental management. He received certification in ISO 14064 for quantifying organizational carbon footprints from Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance. He has also completed specialized training in GC 6890 Chemstation Operation, HPLC Chemstation Data Analysis, and HPLC Modern Techniques through Agilent Technologies, which supports his expertise in laboratory operations and environmental analysis.